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Review on πŸ‘œ Stylish Travelon Anti Theft Convertible Handbags: Ideal Crossbody Solution for Women's Clutches & Evening Bags by Matthew Bell

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Pickpockets on the Paris Metro are in trouble for my Travelon wallet!

I bought this bag to take with me on my trip to Paris - my first trip to Europe at the age of 50! I've traveled to other continents and have some experience stealing, so I thought the zip seemed like a great idea. This wallet had enough space for my passport, maps, a small shopping bag, phone, occasional papers needed on certain days, a pen, a small magazine, sunglasses, lipstick and lip gloss, an extra phone battery and charger, tickets to the museums and much more more. The highly adjustable strap allowed me to wear it on my body the way I prefer. I didn't like the light gold zipper and pull tabs but it grew on me as did the light purple lining! I felt secure knowing my cards were RFD protected and the stiffness of the pocket and strap was a compromise given the cut. Waterproof fabric and steel wire strap. The true beauty of this bag was revealed the day we crammed into the subway at Nordbahnhof with a couple of young people carrying large empty bags over their shoulders. They squeezed through the door with us when the buzzer sounded, both blocked and trying to look like they were helping us in a full train! The next thing I remember, I pulled a hand on the zipper on my wallet! He couldn't open it and I leaned over to his face and said "SORRY?!?!!" very loudly! Then he went away and secretly checked both zippers! unlucky thief! At the same time, my fellow passenger felt the other's hand in his (empty) front pocket! onward travel. I will keep this bag in my closet and take it out for each of my next trips! Note: I have found that I can charge my phone with the battery in the front zip pocket and still keep that pocket closed while using my phone for GPS navigation!

Pros
  • Front zip pocket and back zip pocket
Cons
  • Compatibility